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mxJdy TIL of Miyamoto Musashi, a Japanese swordsman, philosopher, strategist, writer and rōnin. Musashi, as he was often simply known, became renowned through stories of his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in his 61 duels. He is considered the Kensei, sword-saint of Japan.
697Vw TIL: There are dozens of long term studies regarding the effects of a father's involvement in childhood. The more time a father spends with their son greater reduces their stress, chance of drug/tobacco use, dangerous behaviors, increases education, and affects future income over 37 years.
eY7n TIL Three years ago an elderly care home in California was shut down leaving many residents with nowhere to go or care for them. After the rest of the staff left, a cook and a janitor decided to stay behind and, upaid, they looked after them 24/7.
oBd97 TIL Marilyn Monroe suffered from depression, and was unable to have children throughout her life.
4kp4g TIL 100 years ago, doctors used to treat women with "hysteria" by fingering them and producing an orgasm to make a woman sane. The vibrator was invented to relieve doctors, whose fingers were frequently cramped.